Shika no Hanashi

In a world where legend and reality intersect, the existence of a rare white deer is whispered among hunters. Its appearance is said to bring good fortune, but its demise is believed to invite catastrophe. For Toka Rokuhara, a skilled hunter, such tales were mere myth until the fateful day he accidentally shot and killed a majestic white deer with four eyes. This unforeseen event marked the beginning of a profound transformation within him, as he started to perceive living deer as human beings. Overwhelmed by the weight of his actions and unable to reconcile his past with his newfound perspective, Toka abandoned his hunting ways, opting instead for the quieter profession of trapping. It was during one such endeavor that he caught a young male deer, deemed unfit for consumption. This encounter set in motion a peculiar and enigmatic life shared by two beings, raising questions about the nature of their relationship and the forces that govern it: is this a curse, a divine retribution, or perhaps something more complex and multifaceted?